Description
Philips VWI161/10 Vidiwall Display Wall Processor Controller 4x4 BNC 120V
The Philips VWI161/10 is a multi-screen display wall processor designed to drive large-format Vidiwall video wall systems — configurations up to 4x4 (16 screens). Built in Holland, the unit accepts video via BNC connectors and includes an AT keyboard interface for control. On power-up it completes a system board self-test and the LED display reads "High Resolution Vidiwall." The default RS-232 communication baud rate is 9600 and is user-adjustable. This unit is sold AS-IS: not all expansion cards are present in the chassis, and it has not been tested beyond the initial power-on self-test.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Philips (Made in Holland)
- Model / Type: VWI161/10
- Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 130W
- Display configuration: 4x4 capable (up to 16 screens)
- Video connectors: BNC inputs
- Control interface: AT keyboard DIN input
- Serial/communications: RS-232, default baud rate 9600 (adjustable)
- Additional connectors: DB25 ports visible on installed cards
- On-board LED display: shows system status; reads "High Resolution Vidiwall" at startup
- Card backplane: multi-slot chassis — not all cards present
- Included: processor chassis only — no expansion cards (incomplete), no manual, no peripherals
Applications
The Philips Vidiwall system was a professional video wall platform widely used through the 1990s for large-venue display installations — stadium scoreboards, broadcast studios, command-and-control centers, airport departure halls, retail flagship displays, and similar high-visibility environments. The VWI161/10 processor sits at the heart of such a system, receiving video sources and distributing scaled, synchronized signals to a grid of individual display cubes or monitors. Each output card in the chassis drives one display in the matrix, which is why the card complement directly determines the active screen count. Systems of this type were designed for 24/7 continuous operation and were often paired with Philips Vidiwall display cubes, rear-projection units, or CRT-based modular displays. Today these units are primarily sought by legacy Vidiwall system operators maintaining or expanding existing installations, collectors of professional AV history, and integrators sourcing parts.
This Philips VWI161/10 Vidiwall Display Wall Processor Controller is being sold AS-IS. It powers up and completes its system board self-test — the LED display reads 'High Resolution Vidiwall' on startup — but it has not been tested beyond that initial power-on. Importantly, not all expansion cards are present in the chassis; the unit is incomplete and is priced and sold accordingly. It was previously pulled from a working environment. No manual or peripherals are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Philips |
Model: |
VWI161/10 |
MPN: |
VWI161/10 |
Type: |
Video Wall Processor / Display Controller |
SKU: |
10051 |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no cards (incomplete), no manual, no peripherals included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Netherlands (Holland) |
Form Factor: |
Rackmount / Desktop Chassis |
Power Requirements: |
120V AC, 60Hz, 130W |
Interface Type: |
BNC, AT Keyboard (DIN), Multi-slot card backplane |
Default Baud Rate: |
9600 (adjustable) |
Display Configuration: |
4x4 (16-screen capable) |
Connector Types: |
BNC video inputs, DB25, DIN (AT keyboard) |
Compatible With: |
Philips Vidiwall multi-screen display systems |
Number of Display Outputs: |
Up to 16 (4x4 configuration) |
On-Board Display: |
LED display — shows 'High Resolution Vidiwall' at startup |
Cards Included: |
Not all cards present — sold as incomplete chassis |
Condition Notes: |
Philips VWI161/10 Vidiwall Processor sold AS-IS — not all cards present. Powers up and passes self-test (LED reads 'High Resolution Vidiwall') but not fully tested. Pulled from working environment. No manual or peripherals included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
